I quit resisting...
 

I have wanted to make a purple Bargello quilt ever since I started my first Bargello a year ago. I worry over fabric selection a lot, and I just haven't felt confident enough to go with the all-purple idea. I have made purple and blue, blue and yellow, teal and cream, and three brown/beige Bargellos, but I have not let myself....my purple loving self...go just with purple.

Well, I let myself start one. I didn't even worry over fabric selection like I usually do. I didn't ask everyone I know about fabric choices. I didn't ask everyone here on this board about fabric selection. I just listened to my "inner self" and went with it.

And I I already know I am going to really like this quilt. This is where I am, probably 1/5 done with the top. I am sort of following the Serenity Bargello quilt pattern, though I do intend to make mine about 12 inches wider than the pattern.

http://www.northcott.com/?sid=3&layo...id=5&colid=549

Anyway, here is where I am on the quilt I have been resisting doing...:) Feels good.

Dina

That's beautiful. I know it can be difficult to get purples to play together nicely but you did a great job. My avatar is a purple lonestar I made for oldest DD, I used a Bali Pop to make fabric selection easier and it still took me days to make my fabric choices.

Cari

Love the purples! Your work is lovely! :)

It surely will be beautiful!

From one purple lover to another - GORGEOUS!

Wonderful!

Wonderful job it is going to be beautiful,Love to see it when you are finished.

Beautiful! Love the purples.

a good start

Oh pretty, pretty. Kitty is waiting until it is just a little larger. :D

This will be beautiful. Be sure to let us see the finish.

This is a beautiful start. I love purples too; and want to make a Bargello, but I'm too chicken to start with it.

That is going to be gorgeous!!!!

How awesome that you are in the flow and making something so gorgeous!

I promise, if I can do it, anyone can. I started with Eileen Wright's book Twist and Turn Bargello Quilts. There are ten patterns in the book, and I wanted to do Surf Song...but first I followed the author's suggestion and made a place mat. She has designed that placemat to teach someone how to organize a Bargello, and the instructions are very detailed. Once I had done that, I had the confidence to start the Surf Song, though it took me a long time to figure out the fabrics I wanted. Folks on this board were so helpful throughout the whole process.

My message is to go for it if you really want to do one, cause if I can do it, anyone can. :)

Dina

I am also intimidated by fabric selection, but I do think you have hit it dead on. That will be so pretty and please be sure to share the finished project.

Very nice, your work is very nice.

Your color choices are excellent, can't wait to see the finished top.

I love bargello's still need to put the border on mine from 2 years ago

Beautiful job.Thanks for showing it'

This is such a pretty selection of purples and a very good job. Even the quilting inspector looks very contented with your choices.

looks great so far!!

Gorgeous! Good for you for building your confidence up to get started with this one!

Thanks! My quilt inspector Hot Rod is much more interested in the finished product than with my design wall. :)

Dina

That is going to be a beautiful quilt. I find I am liking the one color, with all the tones, quilts. They are soothing to me, especially if they are PURPLE!!!!

lovely work!

From one purple lover to another, your purples are very striking! Can't wait to see the finished quilt! You have done a wonderful job so far!

Love it, but also love the inspector asleep in the chair. He/she seems very content and approves. :)

Beautiful, Dina. While you were taking the photo, Hot Rod stole your chair!

It will be amazing when it is finished. Purple is one of my favourite colours

Oh, my, this is gorgeous! Your colors work together wonderfully. It's going to be a terrific quilt when you finish.

Leslie

I am a purple lover too and I sure love your bargello!!!

What a beautiful start that you have already going. I love your shades of purple that you chose to use, they go together really nice!!
:D :D :D :D

That is beautiful. I noticed you fur-baby is sleeping on the job. Very cute.

You are off to a fantastic start. Love the purple arrangement. It is going to be beautiful-please keep us posted on your purple progress.

That quilt is going to be breathtaking when you finish it. The shades of purple you have chosen are gorgeous!

From another purple lover, I am loving your start!

Looking spectacular! Love the cat in the chair!!!!